Polymorphs of dasatinib, preparation methods and pharmaceutical compositions thereof

ABSTRACT

Polymorph I of dasatinib monohydrate and Polymorph II of dasatinib, their preparation methods and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are provided. These polymorphs have better physicochemical properties, are more stable and are more suitable for industrial scale production.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is in the field of polymorphs of pharmaceuticalcompounds, and more specifically it relates to polymorphs of Dasatinib,and as well the preparing methods and pharmaceutical compositionsthereof.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Dasatinib, with the trade name SPRYCEL™, is a oral tyrosine kinaseinhibitor and developed by BMS Company. It is used to cure adult chronicmyelogenous leukemia (CML), acute lymphatic leukemia (ALL) with positivePhiladelphia chromosome, etc. Its chemical name isN-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-[[6-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-2-methyl-4-pyrimidyl]amino]-5-thiazolformamideand its chemical structure is as following:

Five polymorphs of Dasatinib and the preparation methods thereof weredescribed by Bristol-Myers Squibb in the Chinese Patent Application No.CN200580011916.6 (publication date is 13 Jun. 2007). The preparationmethods instructed in this document are:

Monohydrate: Dasatinib (48 g) was added into ethanol (1056 mL 22 ml/g)and water (144 mL), and dissolved by heating to 75° C.; the mixture waspurified, filtrated and transferred to the receiver. The solutionreactor and transferring pipes were washed with the mixture of ethanol(43 mL) and water (5 mL). The solution was heated to 75˜80° C. to besoluble completely and water (384 mL) was heated and the temperature ofthe solution was kept between 75° C. and 80° C. The seed crystal ofmonohydrate (preferable) was added when cooling to 75° C., and keep thetemperature at 70° C. for 1 h; cooling to 5° C. within 2 h and keepingthe temperature at 0˜5° C. for 2 h. The slurry was filtrated and thefilter cake was washed by the mixture of ethanol (96 mL) and water (96mL); after being dried under vacuum≦50° C. 41 g of solid was obtained.

Butanol solvate: under refluxing (116° C.˜118° C.), Dasatinib wasdissolved in 1-butanol (about 1 g/25 mL) to yield crystalline butanolsolvate of Dasatinib. When cooling, this butanol solvate wasrecrystallized from solution. The mixture was filtrated and the filtercake was dried after being washed with butanol.

Ethanol solvate: 5D (4 g, 10.1 mmol), 7B (6.6 g, 50.7 mmol), n-bubanol(80 mL) and DIPEA (2.61 g, 20.2 mmol)) were added into a 100 ml roundflask. The obtained slurry was heated to 120° C. and kept thetemperature for 4.5 h, and then cooled to 20° C. and stirred over night.The mixture was filtrate, and the wet filter cake was washed withn-butanol (2×10 mL) to yield white crystal product. The obtained wetfilter cake was put back to the 100 ml reactor and 56 mL (12 mL/g) of200 proof ethanol was added. Then additional ethanol (25 mL) was addedat 80° C., and water (10 mL) was added into the mixture to make itdissolved rapidly. Heat was removed and crystallization was observed at75° C.˜77° C. The crystal slurry was further cooled to 20° C. andfiltrated. The wet filter cake was washed with ethanol:water (1:1, 10mL) once and then washed with n-heptane (10 mL) once. After that it wasdried under the condition of 60° C./30 in Hg for 17 h to yield 3.55 g ofsubstance only containing 0.19% water.

Neat form of N-6: DIPEA (155 mL, 0.89 mmol) was added into the mixtureof compound 5D (175.45 g, 0.445 mol) and hydroxyethylpiperazine (289.67g, 2.225 mol) in NMP (1168 mL). The suspension was heated at 110° C. for25 min to be solution, which was then cooled down to about 90° C. Theobtained solution was added dropwise into hot water (80° C., 8010 mL),and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. with heat preservation for 15 minand cooled to room temperature slowly. The solid was filtrated undervacuum and collected, washed by water (2×1600 mL) and dried under vacuumat 55° C.˜60° C. to give 192.45 of compound.

Neat form of T1H1-7 (neat form and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier):monohydrate of Dasatinib was heated over dehydrate temperature to yield.

Because Dasatinib is practically insoluble in water or organic solvent(e.g. methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, pentanol,etc.), even in the condition of heating, a large amount (over 100 times)of solvent is needed, which is disadvantageous in industrial production;in addition, with the method described in the Patent document ofCN200580011916.6, the related substances in products can not be lowedeffectively during the process of crystal preparation to improve theproducts quality.

In terms of polymorphs of drug, each polymorph has different chemicaland physical characteristics, including melting point, chemicalstability, apparent solubility, rate of dissolution, optical andmechanical properties, vapor pressure as well as density. Suchcharacteristics can directly influence the work-up or manufacture ofbulk drug and formulation, and also affect the stability, solubility andbioavailability of formulation. Consequently, polymorph of drug is ofgreat importance to quality, safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticalpreparation. When it comes to Dasatinib, there are still needs in theart for new polymorphs suitable for industrial production and withexcellent physical and chemical properties as well.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The inventors of this invention have experienced a large amount ofresearches and unexpectedly found new polymorphs of Dasatinib toovercome the deficiencies of the prior art, and the new polymorphicforms have excellent physical and chemical properties and goodstabilities, which are suitable for industrial production.

A purpose of this invention is to provide new polymorphs of Dasatinib.

Another purpose of this invention is to provide the preparation methodsof these new polymorphs mentioned above.

The third purpose of this invention is to provide pharmaceutical tocompositions comprising the above-mentioned new polymorphs.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

More specifically, this invention provides a Polymorph I of Dasatinibwith one molecule water and substantially without other solvents; as isshown in FIG. 1

The invention provides a Polymorph I of Dasatinib having the X-raypowder diffraction pattern by using Cu-Ka radiation, characterized bydiffraction peaks at 9.1±0.2 and 19.4.0±0.2 of 2θ indicated with degree,further, one or multiple (in optional combination, including two or morepeaks, or all peaks) of diffraction peaks at 9.1±0.2, 11.1±0.2,13.7±0.2, 15.1±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2 and 23.0±0.2; as is typicallyshown in FIG. 2

Diffraction peaks of the XRPD pattern for the Polymorph I of Dasatinibin the invention are listed as following

Peak Number 2θ Flex Width d-Value Intensity L/LO 1 4.520 0.188 19.53332322 14 2 9.060 0.235 9.7527 9061 54 3 11.100 0.212 7.9645 8989 53 413.260 0.141 6.6716 2361 14 5 13.640 0.259 6.4865 16278 96 6 14.5800.188 6.0704 1155 7 7 15.100 0.235 5.8625 9371 56 8 16.100 0.235 5.50052594 16 9 17.440 0.165 5.0808 1298 8 10 17.820 0.235 4.9733 5443 32 1118.280 0.259 4.8492 1295 8 12 19.380 0.259 4.5764 17013 100 13 20.0400.212 4.4271 1157 7 14 21.560 0.212 4.1183 1641 10 15 22.000 0.3534.0369 1720 11 16 22.940 0.400 3.8736 5828 35 17 23.540 0.235 3.77624597 28 18 24.280 0.235 3.6628 1489 9 19 25.680 0.329 3.4662 2926 18 2026.200 0.165 3.3985 1128 7 21 27.860 0.282 3.1997 3236 20 22 28.3600.400 3.1444 3833 23 23 30.040 0.188 2.9723 1169 7 24 32.260 0.2822.7726 1455 9 25 32.980 0.424 2.7137 1485 9 26 33.980 0.353 2.6361 11367 27 34.420 0.471 2.6034 1461 9 28 35.000 0.329 2.5616 2299 14 29 39.4600.212 2.2817 1118 7

The Polymorph I of Dasatinib provided by this invention is characterizedin that its differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) has the firstendothermic peak between about 100° C. and about 130° C., morespecifically, at about 120° C., and the second endothermic peak, namelythe maximal endothermic transformation, between 284° C. and 290° C.,more specifically, at about 286.50° C. DSC diagram of the Polymorph I ofDasatinib of this invention is typically shown in FIG. 4-1, and ThermalGravimetric Analysis (TGA) diagram is typically shown in FIG. 4-2.

In addition, the Polymorph I of Dasatinib in this invention has IR(Infrared Spectrum) in KBr disc, which is characterized by absorptionpeaks at about 3462.42 cm⁻¹, 3210.67 cm⁻¹, 3003.96 cm⁻¹, 2954.14 cm⁻¹,2823.49 cm⁻¹, 1682.15 cm⁻¹, 1629.58 cm⁻¹, 1612.25 cm⁻¹, 1583.84 cm⁻¹,1305.47 cm⁻¹, 1290.91 cm⁻¹, 1000.19 cm⁻¹, and 1040.60 cm⁻¹; as istypically shown in FIG. 3.

The Polymorph I of Dasatinib in this invention has characteristicchemical shifts δ(ppm) in ¹³C solid-state NMR spectrum: 16.75±0.2 ppm,24.92±0.2 ppm, 41.72±0.2 ppm, 43.23±0.2 ppm, 44.28±0.2 ppm, 54.01±0.2ppm, 55.48±0.2 ppm, 57.53±0.2 ppm, 58.70±0.2 ppm, 62.23±0.2 ppm,63.20±0.2 ppm, 84.66±0.2 ppm, 127.92±0.2 ppm, 128.81±0.2 ppm, 132.70±0.2ppm, 137.68±0.2 ppm, 139.00±0.2 ppm, 157.17±0.2 ppm, 162.07±0.2 ppm,163.54±0.2 ppm, 166.84±0.2 ppm, and 167.58±0.2 ppm; as is typicallyshown in FIG. 5.

In one embodiment of the invention, this invention provides a preparingmethod of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate, including thefollowing steps:

(1). Dasatinib is added into dimethylformamide (DMF) ordimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), in which: the volume to weight ratio of DMF toDasatinib is generally from 1:1 to 200:1 (ml:g); preferably, the volumeto weight ratio is from 2:1 to 200:1; more preferably, the volume toweight ratio is from 3.5:1 to 4:1, whereas the volume to weight ratio ofDMSO to Dasatinib is generally from 1:1 to 200:1; preferably, the volumeto weight ratio is from 1.5:1 to 200; more preferably, the volume toweight ratio is from 2.5:1 to 3:1.

(2). It was stirred and heated to be dissolved; wherein, heatingtemperature can be between room temperature and the refluxingtemperature of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) or dimethylformamide (DMF);preferable heating temperature may be between 40° C. and 100° C.; morepreferably heating temperature may be between 50° C. and 80° C.

(3). A mixed solvent system of purified water and an organic solvent isadded, wherein, the mentioned organic solvent is one kind of solvent ora mixed solvent of several kinds, to which Dasatinib is insoluble orslightly soluble. Preferably the temperature is at 40° C.˜100° C. andmore preferably at 50° C.˜80° C.; wherein: the volume ratio of the mixedsolvent system of purified water and an organic solvent to DMF or DMSOis generally from 1:1 to 200:1; preferably, the volume ratio is from 2:1to 200:1; more preferably, the volume ratio is from 3:1 to 200:1;wherein, the mentioned organic solvent is one kind of solvent or a mixedsolvent of several kinds, to which Dasatinib is insoluble or slightlysoluble; preferably, is selected from the group consisting ofacetonitrile, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethene, 1,2-dimethoxyethane,dioxane, 2-ethoxyethanol, ethylene glycol, n-hexane, 2-methoxyethanol,methylbutyl ketone, methylcyclohexane, N-methylpyrrolidone, pyridine,tetralin, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, 1,1,2-trichloroethylene,dimethylbenzene, acetone, methoxybenzene, n-butanol, 2-butanol, butylacetate, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, isopropylbenzene, methanol,ethanol, propanol, ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, ethyl formate, n-heptane,isobutyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, methyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butanol,butanone, methyl isobutyl ketone, isobutanol, n-pentane, n-pentanol,n-propanol, isopropanol, propyl acetate, 1,1-diethoxypropane,1,1-dimethoxymethane, 2,2-dimethoxypropane, isooctane, isopropyl ether,methyl isopropyl ketone, methyltetrahydrofuran and petroleum ether; morepreferably, is selected from the organic solvent in Class 3 or overregulated by ICH, such as: acetone, methoxybenzene, n-butanol,2-butanol, butyl acetate, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, isopropylbenzene,ethanol, methanol, propanol, ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, ethyl formate,n-heptane, isobutyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, methyl acetate,3-methyl-1-butanol, butanone, methyl isobutyl ketone, isobutanol,n-pentane, n-pentanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, propyl acetate,1,1-diethoxypropane, 1,1-dimethoxymethane, 2,2-dimethoxypropane,isooctane, isopropyl ether, methyl isopropyl ketone,methyltetrahydrofuran and petroleum ether etc., and a mixture thereof,wherein the mixed solvent system is a dual or multiple mixture systemconsisting of water and organic solvent, and the weight ratio of waterto organic solvent mentioned above is generally over 10%; preferably,this ratio was over 20%; more preferably this ratio was over 30%.

(4). After finish adding by droplet and heat preservation, with stirringcool it slowly to 0° C.˜5° C. to precipitate solid completely and growthe grain; the time of heat preservation can be more than 10 min,preferably more than 1 h, more preferably more than 2 h; the time ofgrowing grain can be more than 10 mins, preferably more than 1 h, morepreferably more than 2 h.

(5). After filtration, the solid was collected and dried, preferablyusing phosphorus pentoxide as drying aid at 50° C. under −0.095 MPa over12 h.

In another embodiment, this invention provides a Polymorph II ofDasatinib of an organic solvate without crystal water, which is shown inFIGS. 14-A and 14-B.

The Polymorph II of Dasatinib provided in the invention having the X-raypowder diffraction pattern by using Cu-Ka radiation, characterized bydiffraction peaks at 5.7±0.2 and 14.5±0.2 of 2θ indicated with degree,further, one or multiple (in optional combination, including two or morepeaks, or all peaks) of diffraction peaks at 5.7±0.2, 11.5±0.2,12.3±0.2, 14.5±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.2±0.2, 22.2±0.2, 22.6±0.2, 24.7±0.2 and25.2±0.2; as is shown in FIGS. 15-1 and 15-2. Wherein, the mentionedorganic solvent is a mixture of dimethylsulfoxide (or dimethylformamide)and one or more solvents which Dasatinib is insoluble or slightlysoluble in; the solvent Dasatinib insoluble or slightly soluble in,preferably, is selected from the group consisting of acetonitrile,trichloromethane, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethene, dichloromethane,1,2-dimethoxyethane, dioxane, 2-ethoxyethanol, ethylene glycol,n-hexane, methanol, 2-methoxyethanol, methylbutyl ketone,methylcyclohexane, N-methylpyrrolidone, pyridine, tetralin,tetrahydrofuran, toluene, 1,1,2-trichloroethylene, dimethylbenzene,acetone, methoxybenzene, n-butanol, 2-butanol, butyl acetate, methyltertiary-butyl ether, isopropylbenzene, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylether, ethyl formate, n-heptane, isobutyl acetate, isopropyl acetate,methyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butanol, butanone, methyl isobutyl ketone,isobutanol, n-pentane, n-pentanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, propylacetate, 1,1-diethoxypropane, 1,1-dimethoxymethane,2,2-dimethoxypropane, isooctane, isopropyl ether, to methyl isopropylketone, methyltetrahydrofuran and petroleum ether; more preferably, isselected from one or more mixtures of acetone, methoxybenzene,n-butanol, 2-butanol, butyl acetate, methyl tertiary-butyl ether,isopropylbenzene, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, ethyl formate,n-heptane, isobutyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, methyl acetate,3-methyl-1-butanol, butanone, methyl isobutyl ketone, isobutanol,n-pentane, n-pentanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, propyl acetate,1,1-diethoxypropane, 1,1-dimethoxymethane, 2,2-dimethoxypropane,isooctane, isopropyl ether, methyl isopropyl ketone,methyltetrahydrofuran and petroleum ether etc.; most preferably, thementioned organic solvent is the mixture of dimethylsulfoxide andacetone or ethyl acetate, or the mixture of dimethylformamide andacetone or ethyl acetate.

Diffraction peaks of the XRPD pattern for Polymorph II of Dasatinib inthe invention are listed as following

Peak Number 2θ Flex Width d-Value Intensity L/LO 1 5.720 0.212 15.437817437 74 2 11.480 0.212 7.7017 4950 21 3 12.260 0.235 7.2134 8089 35 414.520 0.212 6.0953 23640 100 5 14.860 0.165 5.9566 1571 7 6 15.9400.282 5.5554 1821 8 7 17.240 0.259 5.1393 5961 26 8 18.200 0.235 4.87036730 29 9 18.980 0.235 4.6719 1476 7 10 20.440 0.235 4.3414 1527 7 1121.180 0.212 4.1913 3249 14 12 22.160 0.235 4.0081 6002 26 13 22.5600.212 3.9380 4970 22 14 23.140 0.235 3.8406 2388 11 15 24.120 0.2353.6867 1177 5 16 24.740 0.259 3.5957 7961 34 17 25.240 0.235 3.525613052 56 18 25.600 0.188 3.4768 3701 16 19 26.320 0.235 3.3833 3072 1320 26.940 0.165 3.3068 1379 6 21 27.180 0.188 3.2782 1469 7 22 27.5200.188 3.2384 1659 8 23 27.940 0.329 3.1907 1668 8 24 28.560 0.282 3.12281194 6 25 29.300 0.235 3.0456 1665 8 26 33.340 0.235 2.6852 1437 7 2735.120 0.282 2.5531 1248 6 28 38.000 0.329 2.3660 1202 6

The Polymorph II of Dasatinib provided by this invention, typically thedimethylformamide/acetone solvate, is characterized in that its DSC hastwo endothermic peaks between 160° C. and 210° C., one of which is agreater endothermic peaks at about 193° C.; the third endothermic peak,namely the maximal endothermic transformation, between 280° C. and 290°C., more specifically, at about 286.67° C. DSC diagram of the PolymorphII of Dasatinib of this invention is typically shown in FIG. 17-1, andTGA diagram is typically shown in FIG. 17-2.

In addition, the Polymorph II of Dasatinib in this invention, typicallythe dimethylformamide/acetone solvate, has IR (Infrared Spectrum) in KBrdisc, which is characterized by absorption peaks at about 3395.73 cm⁻¹,3201.34 cm⁻¹, 3067.99 cm⁻¹, 2925.57 cm⁻¹, 2842.67 cm⁻¹, 2822.19 cm⁻¹,1716.01 cm⁻¹, 1619.56 cm⁻¹, 1578.34 cm⁻¹, 1537.01 cm⁻¹, 1315.41 cm⁻¹,1293.55 cm⁻¹, 1006.06 cm⁻¹, to 984.74 cm⁻¹, and 1056.29 cm⁻¹; as istypically shown in FIG. 16.

The Polymorph II of Dasatinib provided by this invention, typically thedimethylformamide/acetone solvate, has characteristic chemical shifts δ(ppm) in ¹³C solid-state NMR spectrum: 18.80±0.2 ppm, 26.22±0.2 ppm,27.60±0.2 ppm, 30.99±0.2 ppm, 36.57±0.2 ppm, 43.62±0.2 ppm, 51.57±0.2ppm, 52.50±0.2 ppm, 55.09±0.2 ppm, 56.98±0.2 ppm, 62.51±0.2 ppm,83.08±0.2 ppm, 125.43±0.2 ppm, 126.61±0.2 ppm, 128.44±0.2 ppm,129.33±0.2 ppm, 132.65±0.2 ppm, 139.50±0.2 ppm, 156.34±0.2 ppm,161.15±0.2 ppm, 162.96±0.2 ppm, 164.68±0.2 ppm, 165.47±0.2 ppm, and203.49±0.2 ppm; as is typically shown in FIG. 18.

In one embodiment of the invention, this invention provides a preparingmethod of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib, including the following steps:

(1). Dasatinib is added into anhydrous dimethylformamide (DMF) oranhydrous dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), in which: the volume to weight ratioof anhydrous DMF or andhydrous DMSO to Dasatinib is generally from 1:1to 200:1 (ml:g); preferably, the volume to weight ratio is from 2:1 to200:1; more preferably, the volume to weight ratio is from 3.5:1 to 4:1;and dissolved by stirring and heating;

(2). the solution mentioned above is added into an anhydrous organicsolvent system which is several times in volume as much as that of thesolution, wherein, the anhydrous organic solvent is selected from one ormore of the solvent(s), to which Dasatinib is insoluble or slightlysoluble. Wherein, the volume ratio of organic solvent to DMF or DMSO isgenerally 1˜200:1; preferably, the volume ratio is 3˜200:1; morepreferably, the volume ratio is over 5˜200:1. The mentioned organicsolvent is herein one kind of solvent or a mixed solvent of severalkinds, to which Dasatinib is insoluble or slightly soluble; preferably,is selected from the group consisting of acetonitrile, trichloromethane,cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethene, dichloromethane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane,dioxane, 2-ethoxyethanol, ethylene glycol, n-hexane, methanol,2-methoxyethanol, methylbutyl ketone, methylcyclohexane,N-methylpyrrolidone, pyridine, tetralin, tetrahydrofuran, toluene,1,1,2-trichloroethylene, dimethylbenzene, acetone, methoxybenzene,n-butanol, 2-butanol, butyl acetate, methyl tertiary-butyl ether,isopropylbenzene, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethyl ether, ethyl formate,n-heptane, isobutyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, methyl acetate,3-methyl-1-butanol, butanone, methyl isobutyl ketone, isobutanol,n-pentane, n-pentanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, propyl acetate,1,1-diethoxypropane, 1,1-dimethoxymethane, 2,2-dimethoxypropane,isooctane, isopropyl ether, methyl isopropyl ketone,methyltetrahydrofuran and petroleum ether; more preferably, is selectedfrom one or more of acetone, methoxybenzene, n-butanol, 2-butanol, butylacetate, methyl tertiary-butyl ether, isopropylbenzene, ethanol, ethylacetate, ethyl ether, ethyl formate, n-heptane, isobutyl acetate,isopropyl acetate, methyl acetate, 3-methyl-1-butanol, butanone, methylisobutyl ketone, isobutanol, n-pentane, n-pentanol, n-propanol,isopropanol, propyl acetate, 1,1-diethoxypropane, 1,1-dimethoxymethane,2,2-dimethoxypropane, isooctane, isopropyl ether, methyl isopropylketone, methyltetrahydrofuran and petroleum ether etc., and mixturesthereof;

(3). the organic solvent was evaporated slowly into the solution ofDasatinib in dimethylformamide or dimethyl sulfoxide between roomtemperature and the refluxing temperature of the organic solvent;wherein, the time of organic solvent evaporation can be from severalhours at least to a few days; preferably is over 24 h; more preferablyis over 72 h;

(4). after filtration, the solid was collected and dried, preferableusing phosphorus pentoxide as drying aid at 50° C. under −0.095 MPa over12 h.

In this invention, the scientific instruments and the test conditionsinvolved in X-ray powder diffraction were: anode target-rotating X-raydiffractometer D/max-2500/PC-type (Japan Rigaku); Cu-target, graphitemonochromator, tube voltage of 40 kV, tube current of 100 mA, bothdivergence slit and antidivergence slit of 1°, receiving slit of 0.3 mm,scanning speed of 5°/min and scanning range of from 3 to 40°.

The scientific instruments and the test conditions involved in DSC inthis invention were: US Perkin Elmer Diamond DSC; heating from 25° C. to300° C. at the rate of 10° C./min.

The scientific instruments and the test conditions involved in TGA inthis invention were: US Perkin Elmer Thermal Analysis Pyris 1 TGA;heating from 25° C. to 300° C. at the rate of 10° C./min.

The scientific instruments and the test conditions involved insolid-state NMR in this invention were:

instruments: wide-bore solid-state NMR spectrometer AVANCE III 400MH-type (BRUKER);

test conditions: CP-MAS; methods: rotating speed of 14000 Hz, scanningtimes of 1404, relaxation delay of 40 s, contact time of 2 ms, 13Cfrequency of 100.6234936 MHz and 1H frequency of 400.1413530 MHz.

The conditions and methods of related substance test involved in thisinvention was in accordance with HPLC (Appendix VD of ChinesePharmacopoeia, Vol. II, (2005)).

Chromatographic conditions and system applicability:

octadecylsilane bonded silica as the filler; 0.05 mol/L of potassiumdihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 2.5 by phosphoric acid)-methanol(45:55) as the mobile phase; detection wavelength was 230 nm; the numberof theoretical plates should be not less than 2000, calculated accordingto the peak area of Dasatinib. The resolution of the peak of Dasatinibfrom the peaks of adjacent impurities should meet requirements.

Test Method: the sample was weight and dissolved into mobile phase to bethe solution containing 0.5 mg per mL, and 20 μL of this solution wastaken and injected into liquid chromatography. Chromatogram was recordeduntil it is 6 times as the retention time of the main peak.

The Characteristics of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib Monohydrate

1. Solubility: test was performed according to the Examples of ChinesePharmacopoeia, Vol. II, (2000).

Method: a definite quantity of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib measuredaccurately was added into a certain quantity of solvent slowly, whilethe mixture was shaken strongly for 30 seconds every 5 minutes and thedissolving status within 30 minutes was observed. Results were listed inTab. 1.

TABLE 1 solubility test of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrateSample Solvent quantity quantity Dissolving Con- Solvent (g) (ml)Solute:Solvent status clusion water 0.0101 105 1:10396 cannotpractically fully insoluble dissolved 0.1 mol/L 0.0109 120 1:11009cannot practically NaOH fully insoluble solution dissolved 0.1 mol/L0.0100 80 1:8000  fully very HCl solution dissolved slightlyacetonitrile 0.0106 100 1:9434  fully very dissolved slightly methanol0.0106 120 1:11321 cannot practically fully insoluble dissolved

2. Stability

2.1 Photostability Test

The Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate was distributed homogeneouslyin open petri dish with the thickness of the raw material not more than5 mm, and the distance was adjusted to make illumination intensity at4500±500 Lx. Sample was tested at the 5^(th) and 10^(th) dayrespectively and the results were contrasted with that of the Day 0.Results were listed in Tab. 2. After strong illumination for 10 days,the X-ray powder diffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 6; DSC diagram ofthe Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate was shown in FIG. 7.

TABLE 2 Photostability Test (4500 ± 500lx) Items Time Related Meltingpoint (days) Appearance substance Content (Decomposition point) 0 whitepowder 0.07% 99.7% 286.50° C. 5 white powder 0.21% 99.6% / 10 whitepowder 0.34% 99.4% 284.83° C. Note: the fluctuation of temperature wasbetween 23° C. and 26° C.; relative humidity was between 56% and 63%.

2.2 High Temperature Test

The raw material of Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate was put into aclean sealed glass bottle and then put in thermostatic drying chamber at60° C. Sample was tested at the 5^(th) and 10^(th) day respectively andthe results were contrasted with that of the Day 0. Results were listedin Tab. 3. After high temperature test of 60° C. for 10 days, the X-raypowder diffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 8; DSC diagram was in FIG.9-1, and TGA diagram was in FIG. 9-2.

TABLE 3 High Temperature Test (60° C.) Time Items (days) AppearanceRelated substance Content Melting point 0 white powder 0.06% 99.8%286.50° C. 5 white powder 0.09% 99.7% / 10 white powder 0.12% 99.5%284.83° C. Note: the variation of relative humidity was between 54% and62%.

2.3 High Humidity Test

The raw material of Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate was distributedhomogeneously in open petri dish with thickness of the raw material notmore than 5 mm and put into thermostatic and humidostatic incubator atroom temperature (about 25° C.) and 75±5% relative humidity. Sample wastested at the 5^(th) and 10^(th) day respectively and the results werecontrasted with that of the Day 0. Results were listed in Tab. 4. Afterhigh humidity test of 75±5% relative humidity for 10 days, the X-raypowder diffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 10; DSC diagram was in FIG.11-1; TGA diagram was in FIG. 11-2.

TABLE 4 High Humidity Test (room temperature and 75 ± 5% relativehumidity) Items Weight gain of Time moisture Melting point (days)Appearance absorption (%) Content (%) (° C.) 0 white powder 3.57% 99.7%286.50° C. 5 white powder 3.73% 99.6% / 10 white powder 3.76% 99.7%284.67° C. Note: the fluctuation of temperature was between 23° C. and26° C.

2.4 Accelerated Test

The raw material of Polymorph I of Dasatinib was hermetically packed inplastic bags of polyethylene film and put in thermostatic andhumidostatic incubator at 40±2° C. and 75±5% relative humidity for sixmonths. Sample was tested at the end of the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 3^(rd) and6^(th) month respectively and the results were contrasted with that ofthe zeroth month. Results were listed in Tab. 5. After six months, theX-ray powder diffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 12; DSC diagram wasin FIG. 13-1; TGA diagram was in FIG. 13-2.

TABLE 5 Accelerated Test (40° C. and 75% relative humidity) Items TimeRelated Content Melting point (months) Appearance substances (%) (%) (°C.) 0 white powder 0.07% 99.7% 286.50° C. 1 white powder 0.07% 99.6% / 2white powder 0.08% 99.6% / 3 white powder 0.08% 99.6% / 6 white powder0.09% 99.5% 284.83° C.

As is known from above results that in photostability test relatedsubstances of Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate obtained by thisinvention increased slightly, while the content of product was of somedrop; in high temperature (60° C.) test, the appearance had few obviouschange while the content of this product went down marginally; in highhumidity test, both appearance and content of this product had noobvious change, and hydroscopic property was lower; the results ofaccelerated test demonstrates that the physical and chemicalcharacteristic are relatively stable.

In the observation test of long-term sample storage, crystaltransformation was not found, while related substances increasedslightly and content of product decreased slightly, which means that thecrystal morphology of polymorph I is relatively stable and suitable forlong-term storage.

In addition, weight (water)-loss process of the polymorph I happenedduring a period from 70° C. to 150° C., weight loss was 3.60% calculatedon the base of TGA scan diagram of the Polymorph I of Dasatinibmonohydrate (FIG. 4-2); also after test it reveals that the amount oforganic solvent residue in the product compound was in accordance withthe limit requests regulated by ICH; moisture content was 3.59%determined with KF method; in sum, the analyses of test resultsmentioned above demonstrate that the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention is monohydrate.

Through further tests it is found that the Polymorph I of this inventionwould lose crystal water (partly to all) step by step when it was put ina sealed surrounding with strong dehydrating agent (such as allochroicsilicagel and phosphorus pentoxide etc.), but the polymorph losing partcrystal moisture would return to the Polymorph I with one crystal waterstep by step when it was put in air environment.

The Characteristics of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib

1. Solubility: test was performed according to the Examples of ChinesePharmacopoeia, Vol. II, (2000).

Method: a definite quantity of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib measuredaccurately was added into a certain quantity of solvent slowly, whilethe mixture was shaken strongly for 30 seconds every 5 minutes and thedissolving status within 30 minutes was observed. Results were listed inTab. 6.

TABLE 6 solubility test of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib Sample Solventquantity quantity Solute: Dissolving Solvent (g) (ml) Solvent statusConclusion water 0.0099 100 1:10101 cannot fully practically dissolvedinsoluble 0.1 mol/L 0.0100 100 1:10000 cannot fully practically NaOHdissolved insoluble solution 0.1 mol/L 0.0097 80 1:8247  fully veryslightly HCl dissolved soluble solution acetonitrile 0.0110 120 1:10910cannot fully practically dissolved insoluble methanol 0.0106 100 1:9434 fully very slightly dissolved soluble

2. Stability

2.1 Photostability Test

The Polymorph II of Dasatinib was distributed homogeneously in openpetri dish with the thickness of the raw material not more than 5 mm,and the distance was adjusted to make illumination intensity at 4500±500Lx. Sample was tested at the 5^(th) and 10^(th) day respectively and theresults were contrasted with that of the Day 0. Results were listed inTab. 7. After strong illumination for 10 days, the X-ray powderdiffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 19; DSC diagram of the PolymorphII of Dasatinib was shown in FIG. 20.

TABLE 7 Photostability Test (4500 ± 500lx) Items Time Related ContentMelting point (days) Appearance substance (%) (%) (Decomposition point)0 white 0.06% 99.8% 286.67° C. powder 5 white 0.22% 99.6% / powder 10white 0.36% 99.3% 287.17° C. powder Note: the fluctuation of temperaturewas between 23° C. and 26° C.; relative humidity was between 56% and63%.

2.2 High Temperature Test

The raw material of Polymorph II of Dasatinib was put into a cleansealed glass bottle and then put in thermostatic drying chamber at 60°C. Sample was tested at the 5^(th) and 10^(th) day respectively and theresults were contrasted with that of the Day 0. Results were listed inTab. 8. After high temperature test of 60° C. for 10 days, the X-raypowder diffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 21; DSC diagram was in FIG.22.

TABLE 8 High Temperature Test (60° C.) Items Time Related ContentMelting point (days) Appearance substance (%) (%) (Decomposition point)0 white 0.06% 99.8% 286.67° C. powder 5 white 0.11% 99.7% / powder 10white 0.16% 99.4% 286.83° C. powder Note: the variation of relativehumidity was between 54% and 62%.

2.3 High Humidity Test

The raw material of Polymorph II of Dasatinib was distributedhomogeneously in open petri dish with thickness of the raw material notmore than 5 mm and put into thermostatic and humidostatic incubator atroom temperature (about 25° C.) and 75±5% relative humidity. Sample wastested at the 5^(th) and 10^(th) day respectively and the results werecontrasted with that of the Day 0. Results were listed in Tab. 9. Afterhigh humidity test of 75±5% relative humidity for 10 days, the X-raypowder diffraction pattern was shown in FIG. 23; DSC diagram was in FIG.24-1; TGA diagram was in FIG. 24-2.

TABLE 9 High Humidity Test (room temperature and 75 ± 5% relativehumidity) Items Weight gain of Melting point moisture (DecompositionTime absorption Content point, (days) Appearance (%) (%) ° C.) 0 whitepowder 0.57% 99.8% 286.67° C. 5 white powder 3.63% 99.7% / 10 whitepowder 3.72% 99.8% 288.50° C. Note: the fluctuation of temperature wasbetween 23° C. and 26° C.

2.4 Accelerated Test

The raw material of Polymorph II of Dasatinib was hermetically packed inplastic bags of polyethylene film and put in thermostatic andhumidostatic incubator at 40±2° C. and 75±5% relative humidity for sixmonths. Sample was tested at the end of the 1^(st), 2^(nd), 3^(rd) and6^(th) month respectively and the results were contrasted with that ofthe zeroth month. Results were listed in Tab. 10. After accelerated testat 40° C. for six months, the X-ray powder diffraction pattern was shownin FIG. 25; DSC diagram was in FIG. 26-1; TGA diagram was in FIG. 26-2.

TABLE 10 Accelerated Test (40° C. and 75% relative humidity) ItemsRelated Melting point Time substance Content (Decomposition point,(months) Appearance (%) (%) ° C.) 0 white powder 0.06% 99.8% 286.67° C.1 white powder 0.07% 99.7% / 2 white powder 0.08% 99.8% / 3 white powder0.07% 99.6% / 6 white powder 0.08% 99.6% 287.17° C.

As is known from above results that in photostability test, theappearance of Polymorph II of Dasatinib obtained by this invention hadno obvious change and related substances increased slightly, while thecontent of product was of some drop; in high temperature (60° C.) test,both appearance and content of this product had few obvious change,which demonstrated the characteristic of relative stability; in highhumidity test, both appearance and content of this product had noobvious change, and hydroscopic property was lower; the results ofaccelerated test reveals that the physical and chemical characteristicare of relative stability.

In another embodiment of this invention, it provides pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising one or more of the Polymorph I and II ofDasatinib and a pharmaceutical excipient; preferably, the pharmaceuticalcomposition contains 1 mg˜500 mg of the polymorph of Dasatinib; morepreferably, it contains 20 mg, 50 mg, 70 mg or 100 mg of the polymorphof Dasatinib. The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention could beprepared into all kinds of formulations and the proper pharmaceuticalexcipient could be selected. For instance, according to the diseases andsubjects, the pharmaceutical compositions of this invention could bedelivered through such administration routes: oral, parenteral (e.g.intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intravenous, intracerebroventricular,intracisternal and subcutaneous injection or infusion), inhalationspray, nasal, vaginal, rectal, sublingual or local delivery; preferably,it is oral formulations, such as tablets, capsules or granules. A personhaving ordinary skill in the art can coat the oral pharmaceuticalcompositions according to the teaching in the prior art, for instant,the Chinese Patent CN to 101170996A (publication date is 30 Apr. 2008)

Depending on the needs the pharmaceutical composition containing thepolymorph of Dasatinib of this invent can contain other therapeuticingredients, for example, one or more kinds of Ipsapirone, Taxol,Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Bevacizumab, Bendamustine, Erlotinib,Nilotinib, Rituxima, Dexamethason, Lenalidomide, Capecitabine,Exemestane, Letrozole, Dacarbazine, Vandetanib, Ipilimumab, etc.

The pharmaceutical composition of this invention was administrated onceor multiple times every day on the basis of daily dose, and the dailydose was about from 5 mg to 1000 mg per day, more preferably from 10 mgto 500 mg per day. Alternatively, the pharmaceutical composition wasadministrated every other day, from about 10 mg to about 250 mg per day.

The diseases and conditions which can be treated by Dasatinib of theinvention include, but not limited to: transplant rejection, rheumatoidarthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, enteritis, lupus, graft versus hostdisease, T-cell mediated hypersensitive disease, psoriasis, Hashimoto'sstruma, cancer (including chronic myelogenous leukemia, gastrointestinalstromal tumor, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer,oophoroma, melanoma, mastocytosis, gonioma, acute myelogenous leukemia,sarcoma in children, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreaticcarcinoma, prostatic carcinoma, etc.), contact dermatitis, anaphylacticdisease, asthma, diabetic retinopathy, and chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, etc. In addition, by the instruction of this invention, aperson skilled in the art can confirm the specific methods and dosagesaccording to the teaching in the prior art, for instant, theInternational application for patent with publication numberWO2004085388A2.

The technical advantages of this invention include: although polymorphsof Dasatinib and the preparation methods thereof have been reported inthe patent documentation of CN200580011916.6, the methods provided bythe Patent CN200580011916.6 to prepare the polymorphs of Dasatinib wasverified by tests that the crystal transformation method described inthe patent was unsuitable for industrial production.

By the existing technique in patent document CN200580011916.6, thepreparation method was that: Dasatinib was added into alcohol organicsolvent or the mixture of alcohol organic solvent and water (alcoholsolvents such as methanol, ethanol and butanol etc.) which Dasatinib ispractically insoluble in, after dissolved by heating, crystal wasprecipitated when being cooled.

1. Because Dasatinib was practically insoluble in water or the alcoholsolvents mentioned above, and a large quantity of solvent should be usedeven in the condition of heating. So the processes of crystaltransformation are complicated, and products quality is controlledpoorly, which is unsuitable for industrial production steadily.

2. By the method of crystal transformation described in the patent of CNCN200580011916.6, the related substances of the original products didnot decrease dramatically to improve product quality.

3. It is revealed through tests that by comparison with Polymorph I ofthis invention, Polymorph A prepared according to the conditionsdescribed in the patents of CN CN200580011916.6 had worse performance instability.

In a word, the methods of Dasatinib polymorph preparation in patentCN200580011916.6 were unsuitable to industrial production steadily.

However, this invention provided two polymorphs of Dasatinib suitable toindustrial manufacture, and overcame the problems in existing technique.

In terms of the two new polymorphs of Dasatinib in this invention, thecrystallization conditions were contemplated in views of theinsolubility of Dasatinib in most solvents and difficult purification,so easy and feasible preparation methods were adopted:

1. the preparation process of this invention was simple, quite easy foroperation and convenient for industrial production, and the quality ofthe products was controllable with paralleled yields;

2. by the methods of crystal transformation, strong-polar impuritieswere removed easily, resulting in dramatically reduction in relatedsubstance;

3. by comparison to the polymorphs prepared by the processes in thisinvention with those produced by the original methods, it is evidentthat the appearance, color and luster of the products could be improved;

4. the polymorphs prepared by the processes in this invention had goodstability suitable to long-term storage;

5. by comparison to the polymorph A described in patentCN200580011916.6, the Polymorph I and Polymorph II of this invention hadbetter stability in water, so the polymorphs of this invention had moreadvantages for formulation and long-term storage; in addition, theexperiments have shown that after being formulated, the crystallineforms of Polymorph I and Polymorph II of this invention had nosubstantially change, and stability of the crystalline form wasexcellent, furthermore, the relative substances of bulk drug in theformuation didn't increase when detecting, so they were more suitablefor pharmaceuticals.

6. by the methods of polymorph preparation in this invention, the amountof organic solvent used in crystal transformation could be reducedgreatly, which led to reduced cost of products;

7. by the methods of this invention, water or organic solvents in ClassIII with low toxicity could be used selectively to prepare thepolymorphs of this invention, reducing the toxic effects of the residualorganic solvents potentially on human body to some extent.

Due to the above-mentioned advantages, this invention was beneficial todramatic improvement in products quality and suitable to industrialproduction.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a microscopic photo of Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention.

FIG. 2 is a typical XRPD pattern of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention.

FIG. 3 is an IR diagram of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention.

FIG. 4-1 and FIG. 4-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph I of Dasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 5 is a 13C solid-state NMR spectrum of the Polymorph I of Dasatinibof this invention.

FIG. 6 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention after strong illumination for 10 days.

FIG. 7 is a DSC diagram of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention after strong illumination for 10 days.

FIG. 8 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention after high temperature test of 60° C. for 10 days.

FIG. 9-1 and FIG. 9-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph I of Dasatinib of this invention after high temperaturetest of 60° C. for 10 days.

FIG. 10 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention after high humidity for 10 days.

FIG. 11-1 and FIG. 11-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph I of Dasatinib of this invention after high humidity for10 days.

FIG. 12 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph I of Dasatinib of thisinvention after accelerated test at 40° C. for six months.

FIG. 13-1 and FIG. 13-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph I of Dasatinib of this invention after accelerated test at40° C. for six months.

FIG. 14-A and FIG. 14-B are microscopic photos of Polymorph II ofDasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 15-1 is a typical XRPD pattern of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib(dimethylformamide/acetone) of this invention.

FIG. 15-2 is a typical XRPD pattern of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib(dimethyl sulfoxide/ethyl acetate) of this invention.

FIG. 16 is an IR diagram of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention.

FIG. 17-1 and FIG. 17-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph II of Dasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 18 is a 13C solid-state NMR spectrum of the Polymorph II ofDasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 19 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention after strong illumination for 10 days.

FIG. 20 is a DSC diagram of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention after strong illumination for 10 days.

FIG. 21 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention after high temperature test of 60° C. for 10 days.

FIG. 22 is a DSC diagram of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention after high temperature test of 60° C. for 10 days.

FIG. 23 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention after high humidity for 10 days.

FIG. 24-1 and FIG. 24-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph II of Dasatinib of this invention after high humidity for10 days.

FIG. 25 is an XRPD pattern of the Polymorph II of Dasatinib of thisinvention after accelerated test at 40° C. for six months.

FIG. 26-1 and FIG. 26-2 are respectively DSC diagram and TGA diagram ofthe Polymorph II of Dasatinib of this invention after accelerated testat 40° C. for six months.

FIG. 27 is a comparative XRPD pattern of the Polymorph I and II ofDasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 28 is a comparative IR spectrum of the Polymorph I and II ofDasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 29 is a comparative DSC diagram of the Polymorph I and II ofDasatinib of this invention

FIG. 30 is a comparative 13C solid-state NMR spectrum of the Polymorph Iand II of Dasatinib of this invention.

FIG. 31 is a dissolution curve of the Polymorph I and II of DasatinibCapsules in Formulation 1 of this invention.

FIG. 32 is a dissolution curve of the Polymorph I and II of DasatinibCapsules in Formulation 2 of this invention.

FIG. 33 is a dissolution curve of the Polymorph I and II of DasatinibTablets in Formulation 1 of this invention.

FIG. 34 is a dissolution curve of the Polymorph I and II of DasatinibTablets in Formulation 2 of this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Example 1 Preparation of the Polymorph I

A. Dasatinib (10 g) and DMSO (40 ml) were added into a flask and heatedup to 60˜70° C. by stirring, after dissolving, the mixture (120 mL) ofwater and acetone (1:1) was added under heat preservation. When crystalwas precipitated, cooled it down to 0° C. to grow the grains for 10minutes. Filtrate it and the cake was washed by water and then by themixture of water and acetone (1:1). After that it was dried under −0.095MPa at about 50° C. using phosphorus pentoxide as drying aid to give 7.7g of white solid. Yield was 77%.

Contrasts Index of raw material Items before transformation Index ofPolymorph I Appearance off-white powder White crystal powder Relatedsubstance 0.85% 0.07% KF moisture 0.67% 3.59% 70~150 0.72% 3.63% TGAweight lossThe following items of products prepared by Method A were detected:microscope-crystal form (See. FIG. 1); XRPD Test (See. FIG. 2), IR Test(See. FIG. 3), DSC-TGA Test (See. FIG. 4-1, 4-2), 13C Solid-state NMRTest (See. FIG. 5).

B. Dasatinib (10 g) and DMSO (40 ml) were added into a flask and heatedslowly up to 60˜70° C. by stirring, after dissolving, the mixture (160mL) of ethanol and water (1:1) was added under heat preservation. Whencrystal was precipitated, cooled it down to 0° C. to grow the grains for10 minutes. Filtrate it and the cake was washed by the mixture ofethanol and water (1:1) and dried under −0.095 MPa at about 50° C. usingphosphorus pentoxide as drying aid to give 7.7 g of white solid. Yieldwas 87%.

Contrasts Index of raw material Items before transformation Index ofPolymorph I Appearance off-white powder White crystal powder Relatedsubstance 0.85% 0.08% KF moisture 0.67% 3.58% 70~150 0.72% 3.67% TGAweight loss

Example 2 Preparation of the Polymorph II

A. Dasatinib (10 g) and DMF (40 ml) were added into a flask anddissolved by stirring and heating up to 60˜70° C. The above-mentionedsolution of Dasatinib in DMF was put in a sealed environment of acetone,where the volume of acetone was 300 mL. Acetone was evaporated at roomtemperature to its refluxing temperature into the solution of Dasatinibin DMF. After a few hours even up to a few days heaped-up crystal wasprecipitated, it was settled statically for several hours even up toseveral days more. Filtrate it and the cake was washed by acetone anddried under −0.095 MPa at about 50° C. using phosphorus pentoxide asdrying aid to give 6.1 g of white solid. Yield was 61%.

Contrasts Index of raw material Index of Polymorph Items beforetransformation

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Appearance off-white powder White crystal powder Related substance 0.75%0.19% KF moisture 0.67% 0.01% 100~220 0.72% 9.20% TGA weight loss

The following items of products prepared by Method A were detected:microscope-crystal form (See. FIG. 14A, 14B); XRPD Test (See. FIG.15-1), IR Test (See. FIG. 16), DSC-TGA Test (See. FIG. 17-1, 17-2), 13CSolid-state NMR Test (See. FIG. 18).

B. Dasatinib (10 g) and DMSO (40 ml) were added into a flask anddissolved by stirring and heating up to 60˜70° C. The above-mentionedsolution of Dasatinib in DMSO was put in a sealed environment of ethylacetate, where the volume of ethyl acetate was 300 mL. Ethyl acetate wasevaporated at room temperature to its refluxing temperature into thesolution of Dasatinib in DMSO. After a few hours even up to a few daysheaped-up crystal was precipitated, it was settled statically forseveral hours even up to several days more. Filtrate it and the cake waswashed by acetone and dried under −0.095 MPa at about 50° C. usingphosphorus pentoxide as drying aid to give 8.1 g of white solid. Yieldwas 81%.

Contrasts Index of raw material Items before transformation Index ofPolymorph II Appearance off-white powder White crystal powder Relatedsubstance 0.75% 0.16% KF moisture 0.67% 0.51% 100~220 0.72% 8.75% TGAweight lossThe following item of products prepared by Method B were detected: XRPD(See. FIG. 15-2);

Example 3 Formulation and Preparation Method of Dasatini Capsules

According to the below-mentioned methods, several excipients and thePolymorph I or II of Dasatinib or a mixture of the above-mentionedpolymorphs in any ratio were formulated into capsules containing 50 mgper capsule.

Amount (g/1000 tablets) Active ingredient and Excipients Formlation 1Formulation 2 Dasatinib (I, II) 50 g 50 g lactose 80 g 65 g microcrystalcellulose 55 g 65 g sodium carboxylmethyl starch  4 g  8 g PolyvidoneK30 10 g 11 g magnesium stearate  1 g  1 g

The manufacturing method of capsules containing the Polymorph I or II ofDasatinib or a mixture of the above-mentioned Polymorph I and II in anyratio was: the former four of the above-mentioned excipients were mixedhomogeneously with the Polymorph I or II of Dasatinib or a mixture ofthe above-mentioned two polymorphs in any ratio, and a proper amount ofwater was added to form damp mass. Then the damp mass was made to be thewet granules and dried. After drying, magnesium stearate was added to behomogeneous mixture, which was capsuled to yield Dasatinib capsules.

Dissolution Curve

Capsules In Formulation 1 (Polymorph I) Time 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6# Average %SD % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 5 62.3 57.9 60.1 58.6 65.4 53.3 59.6 4.1210 82.6 83.9 86.7 82.8 85.1 78.4 83.3 2.82 20 95.3 93.1 92.4 90.2 91.992.2 92.5 1.67 30 97.8 98.9 96.5 98.7 97.4 99.3 98.1 1.06 45 97.3 98.196.0 97.8 96.6 98.1 97.3 0.86 60 96.7 97.5 95.7 97.3 96.1 97.9 96.9 0.85Dissolution curve of capsules in Formulation 1 (Batch 1# to Batch 6#)was shown in FIG. 31.

Capsules Formulation 2 (Polymorph II) Time 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6# Average %SD % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 5 59.9 62.7 58.1 63.5 65.2 57.7 61.2 3.0710 86.9 89.5 86.1 84.2 83.3 88.7 86.5 2.44 20 93.4 96.7 94.8 96.5 95.691.2 94.7 2.10 30 99.5 97.6 98.1 97.3 98.8 99.7 98.5 0.99 45 98.6 97.297.6 96.4 97.5 98.8 97.7 0.90 60 98.1 96.3 96.7 95.9 96.6 97.4 96.8 0.79Dissolution curve of capsules in Formulation 2 (Batch 1# to Batch 6#)was shown in FIG. 32.

Example 4 Formulation and Preparation Method of Dasatinib Tablets

According to the below-mentioned methods, several excipients and theabove-mentioned Polymorph I or II of Dasatinib or a mixture of thePolymorph I, and II in any ratio were formulated into tablets containing50 mg per tablet.

Amount (g/1000 tablets) Active ingredient and Excipients Formulation 1Formulation 2 Dasatinib (I, II) 50 g 50 g lactose 80 g 65 g microcrystalcellulose 50 g 65 g sodium carboxylmethyl starch  9 g  8 g PolyvidoneK30 10 g 11 g magnesium stearate  1 g  1 g opadry  3 g  4 g

The manufacturing method of tablets containing the Polymorph I or II ofDasatinib or a mixture of the above-mentioned Polymorph I and II in anyratio was: the former four of the above-mentioned excipients were mixedhomogeneously with the Polymorph I or II of Dasatinib or a mixture ofthe above-mentioned two polymorphs in any ratio, and a proper amount ofwater was added to form damp mass. Then the damp mass was made to be thewet granules and dried. The dried granules and magnesium stearate weremixed homogeneously, and then were compressed into tablets, which werecoated with opadry to yield Dasatinib tablets.

Dissolution Curve

Tablets In Formulation 1 (Polymorph I) Time 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6# Average %SD % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 5 45.8 40.1 47.9 42.5 48.4 42.8 44.6 3.3110 75.9 78.8 74.2 79.4 77.3 76.8 77.1 1.91 20 88.9 86.4 88.2 87.1 87.791.7 88.3 1.86 30 95.5 94.1 93.3 94.9 96.7 97.8 95.4 1.66 45 98.7 97.997.4 96.9 98.3 99.4 98.1 0.90 60 97.1 97.2 96.8 96.7 97.5 98.2 97.3 0.55Dissolution curve of tablets in Formulation 1 (Batch 1# to Batch 6#) wasshown in FIG. 33.

Tablets In Formulation 2 (Polymorph I) Time 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6# Average %SD % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 5 40.8 38.6 39.4 37.2 42.9 45.9 40.80 3.1710 72.5 70.3 68.4 71.6 67.8 72.3 70.48 2.01 20 85.1 86.7 82.2 80.5 83.984.5 83.82 2.19 30 92.6 93.8 91.2 95.7 92.4 91.1 92.80 1.74 45 96.3 97.996.7 99.5 98.1 97.2 97.62 1.15 60 96.0 97.3 95.8 98.2 97.4 96.6 97.600.92With the same methods, capsules and tablets containing 20 mg/70 mg/100mg Dasatinib can be prepared.

Comparative Test on Stability

The methods of destruction experiment of the Polymorph I and II of thisinvention (hereinafter referred to as Polymorph I′ and Polymorph II')contrasting with the Polymorph A of Dasatinib prepared by the method inCN200580011916.6 (hereinafter referred to as ‘916.6 Polymorph A’) andresults of stability are followed:

Table 16 results of stability of 916.6 Polymorph A, Polymorph I andPolymorph II in destruction test

Polymorph kind 916.6 Polymorph A Polymorph I Polymorph II ConditionsResults before destruction Total 0.07% Total 0.07% Total 0.06%impurities: impurities: impurities: tR4.135 0.02% tR4.113 0.02% tR4.1140.02% tR5.092 0.02% tR5.037 0.01% tR5.049 0.01% tR5.523 0.03% tR5.5350.03% tR5.473 0.02% oxidation destruction Total 2.41% Total 1.32% Total1.19% impurities: impurities: impurities: tR4.123 0.01% tR3.719 0.06%tR4.393 0.02% tR4.584 0.02% tR4.108 0.02% tR4.567 0.03% tR5.089 0.02%tR4.568 0.04% tR5.090 0.01% tR5.504 0.05% tR5.090 0.01% tR5.510 0.07%tR9.450 2.30% tR5.508 0.06% tR6.468 0.04% tR6.467 0.05% tR9.486 1.00%tR9.476 1.058%  1 mol/L acid destruction Total 0.06% Total 0.06% Total0.06% impurities: impurities: impurities: tR3.580 0.01% tR4.102 0.02%tR4.101 0.01% tR4.106 0.02% tR4.987 0.01% tR4.993 0.01% tR5.001 0.02%tR5.603 0.02% tR5.604 0.02% 1 mol/L alkali estruction Total 0.11% Total0.08% Total 0.08% impurities: impurities: impurities: tR4.107 0.01%tR4.130 0.02% tR3.580 0.01% tR5.007 0.03% tR5.089 0.01% tR4.131 0.02%tR5.351 0.03% tR5.501 0.02% tR5.092 0.01% tR8.943 0.01% tR5.512 0.02%tR9.424 0.01% illumination destruction Total 1.89% Total 1.28% Total1.36% impurities: impurities: impurities: tR2.456 0.30% tR2.199 0.04%tR2.197 0.05% tR3.732 0.14% tR2.527 0.06% tR2.526 0.05% tR4.589 0.11%tR2.911 0.33% tR2.910 0.02% tR5.088 0.06% tR3.734 0.11% tR3.733 0.11%tR5.503 0.19% tR4.119 0.04% tR4.116 0.04% tR10.095 0.82% tR4.585 0.08%tR4.582 0.07% tR5.089 0.03% tR5.084 0.02% tR5.502 0.14% tR5.496 0.15%tR5.996 0.08% tR5.990 0.06% tR10.096 0.66% tR10.084 0.78% hightemperature Total 0.08% Total 0.05% Total 0.06% destruction impurities:impurities: impurities: tR4.118 0.02% tR3.569 0.01% tR3.567 0.01%tR5.081 0.03% tR4.120 0.02% tR4.117 0.01% tR5.502 0.03% tR5.088 0.01%tR5.085 0.01% tR5.520 0.02% tR5.507 0.02%

Procedure:

Oxidation destruction: 50 mg of sample weighted accurately was addedinto measuring flask of 100 mL, and 10 mL 30% H₂O₂ was added. Afterstanding at room temperature for 2 hour, the mixture was diluted withmobile phase to scale and shook to be homogeneous, and determined byHPLC.

Acid destruction: 50 mg of sample weighted accurately was added intomeasuring flask of 100 mL, and 10 mL 1 mol/L HCl solution was added.After standing at 40° C. for 1 hour, an equal amount of 1 mol/L NaOHsolution was added for neutralization. Then the mixture was diluted withmobile phase to scale and shook to be homogeneous, and determined byHPLC.

Alkali destruction: 50 mg of sample weighted accurately was added intomeasuring flask of 100 mL, and 10 mL 1 mol/L NaOH solution was added.After standing at 40° C. for 1 hour, an equal amount of 1 mol/L HClsolution was added for neutralization. Then the mixture was diluted withmobile phase to scale and shook to be homogeneous, and determined byHPLC.

Illumination destruction: 50 mg of sample weighted accurately was addedinto measuring flask of 100 mL, dissolved and diluted with mobile phaseto be the solution containing 0.5 mg Dasatinib per milliliter. Afterstanding under illumination of 4000 lx for 6 hour, the mixture wasdetermined by HPLC.

High temperature destruction: 50 mg of sample weighted accurately wasadded into measuring flask of 100 mL, dissolved and diluted with mobilephase to be the solution containing 0.5 mg Dasatinib per milliliter.After standing in homothermal water bath of 60° C. for 4 hour, themixture was cooled and then determined by HPLC.

Related Substances Determination

HPLC conditions and system applicability: octadecylsilane bonded silicaas the filler; 0.05 mol/L of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted topH 2.5 by phosphoric acid, 0.2% triethylamine)-methanol (45:55) as themobile phase; detection wavelength was 230 nm; the number of theoreticalplates should be not less than 2000, calculated according to the peak ofDasatinib. The resolution of the peak of Dasatinib from the peaks ofadjacent impurities should meet requirements.

Determination method: sample was dissolved in mobile phase to be thesolution containing 0.5 mg per milliliter. 20 μL of such solution wasinjected into liquid chromatograph, and chromatogram was recorded untilthe sixfold retention time of major component peak. If there wereimpurities peaks in the chromatogram of sample solution, totalimpurities and any single impurity were calculated by normalizationmethod on the basis of peak area.

Stability of Polymorph in the Formulations

The XRPD patterns of capsules and tablets respectively prepared in theExample 3 and Example 4 have been tested, and compared with XRPDcharacteristic peaks of Polymorph I of Dasatinib prepared by the MethodA in the Example 1 in the present invention, as listed in the followingtable:

Bulk Drug Capsules 1 Capsules 2 Tablets 2 (Polymorph (Polymorph(Polymorph Tablets 1 (Polymorph I) I) I) (Polymorph I) I) 2θ 2θ 2θ 2θ 2θ9.060 9.080 9.070 9.060 9.070 11.100 11.120 11.110 11.100 11.110 13.64013.670 13.650 13.640 13.650 15.100 15.120 15.110 15.100 15.110 17.82017.840 17.830 17.820 17.820 19.380 19.400 19.390 19.380 19.390 22.94022.970 22.950 22.950 22.950

The results in the above-mentioned comparative table have shown that thecrystal form had substantially no change after Polymorph I of Dasatinibin the invention were prepared into capsules or tablets by theformulation process.

In addition, The relative substances of capsules and tabletsrespectively prepared in the Example 3 and Example 4 have been tested,and compared with those of Polymorph I of Dasatinib prepared by theMethod A in the Example 1 in the present invention, as listed in thefollowing table:

Bulk Drug (Polymorph I) Capsules 1 Capsules 2 Tablets 1 Tablets 2 0.07%0.08% 0.08% 0.07% 0.08%

The results in the above-mentioned comparative table have shown that thePolymorph I of Dasatinib was stable, and there were no significantlychanges in respect to the relative substances, after Polymorph I ofDasatinib in the invention were prepared into capsules or tablets by theformulation process.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

The present invention provides novel polymorphs of Dasatinib, preparingmethods, and pharmaceutical composition comprising them. Thesepolymorphs have better physicochemical properties, are more stable andare more suitable for industrial scale production, furthermore, aresuitable for long-term storage, and are advantageous to meet therequirements of formulation process and long-term storage offormulations. The preparation technique of this invention was simple,quite easy for operation and convenient for industrial production, andthe quality of the products was controllable with paralleled yields. Inaddition, by the methods of polymorph preparation in this invention, theamount of organic solvent used in crystal transformation could bereduced greatly, which led to reduced cost of products; organic solventsin Class III with low toxicity could be used selectively to prepare thepolymorphs of this invention, reducing the toxic effects of the organicsolvents potentially on human body to some extent.

1. A Polymorph I of Dasatinib monohydrate, characterized by diffractionpeaks at 9.1±0.2 and 19.4±0.2 of 2θ indicated with degree in its X-raypowder diffraction pattern using Cu-Ka radiation.
 2. The Polymorph Iaccording to claim 1, further having one or multiple diffraction peaksat 11.1±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.1±0.2, 17.8±0.2 and 23.0±0.2 in its X-raypowder diffraction pattern.
 3. The Polymorph I according to claim 1,having the first endothermic peak at about 100˜130° C., and the secondendothermic transform at about 284˜290° C. in its DSC diagram.
 4. Thepolymorph I according to claim 1, characterized by absorption peaks atabout 3462.42 cm⁻¹, 3210.67 cm⁻¹, 3003.96 cm⁻¹, 2954.14 cm⁻¹, 2823.49cm⁻¹, 1682.15 cm⁻¹, 1629.58 cm⁻¹, 1612.25 cm⁻¹, 1583.84 cm⁻¹, 1305.47cm⁻¹, 1290.91 cm⁻¹, 1000.19 cm⁻¹ and 1040.60 cm⁻¹ in its infraredspectrum in KBr disc.
 5. The polymorph I according to claim 1,characterized by chemical shifts at about 16.75±0.2 ppm, 24.92±0.2 ppm,41.72±0.2 ppm, 43.23±0.2 ppm, 44.28±0.2 ppm, 54.01±0.2 ppm, 55.48±0.2ppm, 57.53±0.2 ppm, 58.70±0.2 ppm, 62.23±0.2 ppm, 63.20±0.2 ppm,84.66±0.2 ppm, 127.92±0.2 ppm, 128.81±0.2 ppm, 132.70±0.2 ppm,137.68±0.2 ppm, 139.00±0.2 ppm, 157.17±0.2 ppm, 162.07±0.2 ppm,163.54±0.2 ppm, 166.84±0.2 ppm and 167.58±0.2 ppm in its ¹³C solid-stateNMR spectrum.
 6. A Polymorph II of Dasatinib, characterized bydiffraction peaks at 5.7±0.2 and 14.5±0.2 of 2θ indicated with degree inits X-ray powder diffraction pattern using Cu-Ka radiation.
 7. ThePolymorph II according to claim 6, further having one or multiplediffraction peaks at 11.5±0.2, 12.3±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.2±0.2, 22.2±0.2,22.6±0.2, 24.7±0.2 and 25.2±0.2 of 2θ indicated with degree in its X-raypowder diffraction pattern using Cu-Ka radiation.
 8. The Polymorph IIaccording to claim 6, having two endothermic peaks at 160˜210° C., inwhich one is at about 193° C., and the third endothermic peak, namelythe maximal endothermic peak, at 280˜290° C. in its DSC diagram.
 9. ThePolymorph II according to claim 5, characterized by absorption peaks atabout 3395.73 cm⁻¹, 3201.34 cm⁻¹, 3067.99 cm⁻¹, 2925.57 cm⁻¹, 2842.67cm⁻¹, 2822.19 cm⁻¹, 1716.01 cm⁻¹, 1619.56 cm⁻¹, 1578.34 cm⁻¹, 1537.01cm⁻¹, 1315.41 cm⁻¹, 1293.55 cm⁻¹, 1006.06 cm⁻¹, 984.74 cm⁻¹ and 1056.29cm⁻¹ in its infrared spectrum in KBr disc.
 10. The polymorph IIaccording to claim 6, characterized by chemical shifts at about18.80±0.2 ppm, 26.22±0.2 ppm, 27.60±0.2 ppm, 30.99±0.2 ppm, 36.57±0.2ppm, 43.62±0.2 ppm, 51.57±0.2 ppm, 52.50±0.2 ppm, 55.09±0.2 ppm,56.98±0.2 ppm, 62.51±0.2 ppm, 83.08±0.2 ppm, 125.43±0.2 ppm, 126.61±0.2ppm, 128.44±0.2 ppm, 129.33±0.2 ppm, 132.65±0.2 ppm, 139.50±0.2 ppm,156.34±0.2 ppm, 161.15±0.2 ppm, 162.96±0.2 ppm, 164.68±0.2 ppm,165.47±0.2 ppm and 203.49±0.2 ppm in its ¹³C solid-state NMR spectrum.11. A preparation method of the Polymorph I of claim 1 includes thefollowing steps: 1) Dasatinib is added into dimethylformamide ordimethylsulfoxide; 2) dissolved by stiffing and heating; 3) a mixedsolvent system of water and an organic solvent is added; wherein, theorganic solvent is one kind of solvent or a mixed solvent of severalkinds, to which Dasatinib is insoluble or slightly soluble; 4) afterfinish adding, it is heat-preserved and then cooled down slowly to 0˜5°C. with stirring to make crystal precipitated completely and grow thegrain; 5) after filtration, the solid is collected and dried.
 12. Apreparation method of the Polymorph II of claim 6 includes the followingsteps: 1) Dasatinib is added into anhydrous dimethylformamide oranhydrous dimethylsulfoxide, and dissolved by stiffing and heating; 2)the solution obtained in step 1 is put in the environment of anhydrousorganic solvent, wherein, the organic solvent is one kind of solvent ora mixed solvent of several kinds, to which Dasatinib is insoluble orslightly soluble; 3) the organic solvent is evaporated slowly at roomtemperature to its refluxing temperature into the solution of Dasatinibin DMF or DMSO; 4) after filtration, the solid was collected and dried.13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising one or two of Polymorph I ofDasatinib monohydrate of claim 1, and Polymorph II of Dasatinib of claim6.
 14. The Polymorph I according to claim 2, having the firstendothermic peak at about 100˜130° C., and the second endothermictransform at about 284˜290° C. in its DSC diagram.
 15. The polymorph Iaccording to claim 2, characterized by absorption peaks at about 3462.42cm⁻¹, 3210.67 cm⁻¹, 3003.96 cm⁻¹, 2954.14 cm⁻¹, 2823.49 cm⁻¹, 1682.15cm⁻¹, 1629.58 cm⁻¹, 1612.25 cm⁻¹, 1583.84 cm⁻¹, 1305.47 cm⁻¹, 1290.91cm⁻¹, 1000.19 cm⁻¹ and 1040.60 cm⁻¹ in its infrared spectrum in KBrdisc.
 16. The polymorph I according to claim 2, characterized bychemical shifts at about 16.75±0.2 ppm, 24.92±0.2 ppm, 41.72±0.2 ppm,43.23±0.2 ppm, 44.28±0.2 ppm, 54.01±0.2 ppm, 55.48±0.2 ppm, 57.53±0.2ppm, 58.70±0.2 ppm, 62.23±0.2 ppm, 63.20±0.2 ppm, 84.66±0.2 ppm,127.92±0.2 ppm, 128.81±0.2 ppm, 132.70±0.2 ppm, 137.68±0.2 ppm,139.00±0.2 ppm, 157.17±0.2 ppm, 162.07±0.2 ppm, 163.54±0.2 ppm,166.84±0.2 ppm and 167.58±0.2 ppm in its ¹³C solid-state NMR spectrum.17. The Polymorph II according to claim 7, having two endothermic peaksat 160˜210° C., in which one is at about 193° C., and the thirdendothermic peak, namely the maximal endothermic peak, at 280˜290° C. inits DSC diagram.
 18. The Polymorph II according to claim 6,characterized by absorption peaks at about 3395.73 cm⁻¹, 3201.34 cm⁻¹,3067.99 cm⁻¹, 2925.57 cm⁻¹, 2842.67 cm⁻¹, 2822.19 cm⁻¹, 1716.01 cm⁻¹,1619.56 cm⁻¹, 1578.34 cm⁻¹, 1537.01 cm⁻¹, 1315.41 cm⁻¹, 1293.55 cm⁻¹,1006.06 cm⁻¹, 984.74 cm⁻¹ and 1056.29 cm⁻¹ in its infrared spectrum inKBr disc.
 19. The Polymorph II according to claim 16, characterized byabsorption peaks at about 3395.73 cm⁻¹, 3201.34 cm⁻¹, 3067.99 cm⁻¹,2925.57 cm⁻¹, 2842.67 cm⁻¹, 2822.19 cm⁻¹, 1716.01 cm⁻¹, 1619.56 cm⁻¹,1578.34 cm⁻¹, 1537.01 cm⁻¹, 1315.41 cm⁻¹, 1293.55 cm⁻¹, 1006.06 cm⁻¹,984.74 cm⁻¹ and 1056.29 cm⁻¹ in its infrared spectrum in KBr disc.